EXCLUSIVE: Meet the New It Sneakers—and the Fascinating Designer Behind Them (Plus: Isabel Marant Is Already Wearing a Pair)

The rise of sneakers in fashion has been nothing short of fantastic in my eyes, and every time another designer reveals a pair, I thrill. Accessories designerJérôme Dreyfuss is the latest, sending out a line up of sporty, Velcro'ed pairs for fall 2014—and they're fantastic. We're previewing them exclusively here, as well as lending some insight into why now was the time (and, of course, what wife Isabel Marant thinks). We're confident that this will be the new It sneaker. Pretty much because we're all already lusting for them.

Glamour: What made you feel like this was the right season to launch sneakers?

Jérôme Dreyfuss: For the fall 2014 collection, my main inspiration was taken from glamorous women of the late '70s. It was an exceptionally chic and elegant time and also the beginning of modern-day sportswear. Thinking of that time, you're equally as enthralled with the image of Farah Fawcett on a skateboard as you are with a red carpet photo of her dressed in evening wear. It was also the beginning of Velcro and a care-free generation. Sneakers were an obvious choice.

Glamour: For you, what's the ideal way for a girl to wear sneakers?

JD: For day, they work perfectly with a pair of flared pants, but you can also wear them with a short skirt or a tiny pair of shorts. But it's important to stay fresh, not trashy.

Glamour: Wedge sneakers achieved a massive amount of popularity. Do you think we're moving away from them and will mostly only be seeing flat sneakers for now?

JD: For me, fashion is mostly about glorifying women. They should be an option for everyone, tall or short. They only motto is to stay stylish according to what fits you best.

Glamour: Gotta ask: Is Isabel wearing a pair?

JD: Yes, she has the water-snake bordeaux ones.

Guys, I'm ready to write this off as a win-win-win: Add another pair of comfy sneakers to your closet, grab something before it explodes in the fashion world, and wear the same shoes as the effortlessly stylish Isabel Marant. Do you need any more convincing? Ranging between $425 and $645, they're definitely pricier than a pair of Nikes, but past sneaker hits proved that won't keep you from seeing them everywhere (Marant's Bekett and Bobby styles cost about the same).

Take a look at the various color-ways below and start assembling your mental wish list. The bad-slash-good news? While they won't start hitting shoes until sometime later this month, you can preorder your favorite pair now by calling the brand's downtown NYC store at 212-334-6920.